Eat, Drink and Be Merry Radio

On this episode of Blend Radio’s Eat Drink & Be Merry show, five-star chef and culinary instructor Ivan Flowers shares tips on cooking turkey and how to make his California Mac & Cheese recipe. See his recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-mac-and-cheese/ Featured music is “La Ville de Saulieu” by Wally Lawder - https://www.wallylawder.com/ Thanks to San Benito Bene, a locally inspired gourmet gift shop in downtown Hollister, California, for sponsoring this episode. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/san-benito-bene/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Rick Galligan discusses the Thunderbird Bar & Grill located upstairs overlooking the historic Santa Fe Plaza, as well as it’s contemporary Southwestern cuisine, popular margaritas and expansive tequila selection. See: http://www.thunderbirdsantafe.com/Featured music is and “Chase, Dance, Laugh” by guitarist Domingo DeGrazia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Peña, owner of Food Tour New Mexico, discusses their progressive walking food tours through the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe that provide a peek into the city’s diverse culture and hidden delectable gems. More at: https://www.foodtournewmexico.com/Featured music is “Terra Bella” by guitarist Jim Stubblefield - http://www.jimstubblefield.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blend Radio’s Eat Drink & Be Merry show. On this episode, Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book “Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine” shares how to make Chicken Legs in White Wine with Figs. This quick and preeminent dish of chicken legs bathed in wine, mushrooms and herbs, is wrapped in fresh figs. The chicken absorbs the wine and figs during the slow cooking for the wonderful flavors of the rich sauce. See Ruth's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-legs-in-white-wine-and-figs/For more of Ruth's Recipes, see http://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Eat, Drink & Be Merry show, 5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers shares how to make his Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe. Perfect for fall, as an appetizer or main meal, this recipe can stay as a vegetarian dish or be made vegan if you eliminate the cheese or replace it with a vegan cheese. See Ivan's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/stuffed-butternut-squash/Thanks to The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona for sponsoring this episode. http://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Eat Drink & Be Merry Show showcases Rock Town Distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas. This interview was recorded on-location as part of Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour, and features Rock Town Distillery owner Phil Brandon. Distillers of artisan quality hand crafted spirits, Rock Town Distillery is the first legal distillery in Arkansas since prohibition. Visitors can partake in tours, craft cocktails, beer and wine. More at https://www.rocktowndistillery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning freelance writer and photographer Cori Solomon discusses the history of Missouri wine, and shares her wine tasting experiences on the Hermann Trail, in St. Genevieve and in Augusta. See her story, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/show-me-missouri-wine/ Featured music is "Wine Headed" by Johnny Mastor & Mama's Boys - https://www.johnnymastro.com/ Thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association for sponsoring this episode. https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel writer Hilarie Larson discusses Whidbey Island's agricultural heritage including a bounty of wine, cider and spirits, plus, the freshest, most inspired and downright tasty cuisine you can imagine. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-many-flavors-of-whidbey-island/Featured music is "Fresh Squeezed CoolAid" by https://www.johnnymastro.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person: How To Deal With People Like Us,” shares advice on how to handle difficult diners. Read her article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/three-ways-to-deal-with-difficult-diners/Featured music is "Adobe Cafe" by Wally Lawder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marisa Hammerbeck, co-founder of PortoVino, chats with Big Blend Radio about her world travels and stylish PortoVino tote bags and backpacks that discreetly hold and pour 1.5L of your favorite beverage from a removable, easy to use BPA-free party pouch. Hear about the special “PortoVino-with-a-View” Mission Possible story series assignment Marisa and her husband Gunnar sent Nancy and Lisa on as part of their Love Your Parks Tour. More at porto-vino.com/Featured music is "Traveler" by the Walk-A-Bout Band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel, food and wine writer Diane Dobry discusses the history of Hungarian food and drink, as well as the country’s diverse gastronomical choices and destinations. See her article, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-hungary/Featured music is “Summer Wine” by www.ShelleyKing.com. Thanks to www.IFWTWA.org for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel, food and wine writer Priscilla Willis talks with Big Blend Radio about her recent visit to Willamette Valley Wine Country in Oregon. Priscilla is the writer and creative behind www.ShesCookin.com where she has been creating compelling content since 2010.Featured music is "Willamette Fog" by guitarist www.JonDurant.rocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ivan Flowers, 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, shares how to make his sweet and spicy glazed crispy salmon recipe. See recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sweet-and-spicy-salmon/Featured music is "Fish Fever" by www.JamesSaundersMusician.com Show sponsored by the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association - www.IFWTWA.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine” shares her recipe for Spinach-Chicken Salad with Apples and Nectarine. Featured music is "Nectarine" by Makana.See Ruth's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spinach-chicken-salad-with-apples-nectarine/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donna George talks about The Peanut Patch, a popular agricultural, gift and culinary destination in Yuma, Arizona. She also sends the Big Blend Love Your Parks Tour on a Farm Story series assignment. More at www.ThePeanutPatch.com and www.LoveYourParksTour.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gunnar and Marisa Hammerbeck, the husband-wife creative team behind Porto-Vino talk about their stylish PortoVino tote bags and backpacks that discreetly hold and pour 1.5L of your favorite beverage (equivalent to 2 bottles of wine) from a removable, easy to use BPA-free party pouch. Hear about their world travels, and how they support Feed My Starving Children, an organization dedicated to feeding children all over the world. www.Porto-Vino.comFeatured music is "Summer Wine" by www.ShelleyKing.comThanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (www.IFWTWA.org) for sponsoring this segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Big Blend Radio discussion about the recipes and stories in the Historical League’s book, “Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona,” with editors and writers Ruth McLeod, Cathy Shumard and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, and Mike Lutes of historic Lutes Casino in Yuma, Arizona. See: www.HistoricalLeague.orgFeatured music is 'Adobe Cafe' by www.WallyLawder.comThanks to the show sponsor, www.CoronadoMotorHotel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers shares how to make Ricotta Gnocchi alla Checca. See his recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ricotta-gnocchi-alla-checca/ Featured music is “La Ville de Saulieu” by www.WallyLawder.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine,” shares how to make Stuffed Mushrooms. See her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/stuffed-mushrooms/Featured music is "Holy Water" by www.AllisonAugust.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Jeremy Manley shares how to make his Versatile Vegan Meatloaf Recipe that can be made into Burgers, Meatballs, and more. Known as 'San Diego's Sustainable Chef', Chef Jeremy is the owner of Jeremy’s on the Hill California Bistro, in Julian, California. See his vegan meatloaf recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/versatile-vegan-meatloaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.